Ryan James Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ellis was drafted eleventh overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and played with them for nine seasons.
Ellis with the Nashville Predators in 2017
Ellis at the national junior team's December 2009 selection camp
Ellis with the Windsor Spitfires in April 2010
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens' centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or European leagues. The New York Islanders, who finished last overall in the 2008–09 NHL season, retained the first overall selection following that year's NHL Draft lottery.
John Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders.
Victor Hedman was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Evander Kane was selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers.
Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson was selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.